After having my right wrist surgically fused, my accuracy improved dramatically !

@fossilfountain

4 жыл бұрын

Why not fuse your elbow joint while you’re at it

@bladen0869

4 жыл бұрын

Fossil Fountain because wrist hip and five vertebra fused was enough for me

@seeya205

4 жыл бұрын

@@bladen0869 i hear ya! I had my right wrist, left hip and right tib and fib done.

@trumptookthevaccine1679

3 жыл бұрын

One time I sprained my ankle

@blaketundra3216

3 жыл бұрын

@@fossilfountain *R U D E*

This is without a doubt the BEST tutorial teaching basic pistol grip available on KZread. YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER.

@electrontube

4 жыл бұрын

Kay Miculek is a lot better. this guy acts like he's selling something on QVC

@jacobmiller6664

4 жыл бұрын

@@electrontube how so? Because he is excited? I like miculek a lot too, but I like john more for practical/defensive shooting.

@fuhq5121

4 жыл бұрын

He is selling. If he can teach you a little bit now and get you shooting better then wanting more... HEY he teaches classes! They're expensive so he can afford to give this away plus he needs you to really want to be better to buy his class and perform well in it. Then you recommend the class to the guys you've been shooting with. They see your improvement from the class and want to train also. Capitalism really does work friend.

@screaminmeemer3080

4 жыл бұрын

@@fuhq5121 you must not have watched many of John's videos if you think he is just giving tidbits to entice or hook people into taking his classes. I don't know him personally, but from what I gather he is a godly man who lives a Christ-centered life. I believe that, like Jesus, John wants everyone to serve and protect the helpless, poor and needy. So he tries to be the best godly example he can be for people like us. Watch some of the videos where he and his wife interact with each other. John is leading you and me by example. They appear to have a very solid loving relationship and seem to enjoy being around each other. That's what a relationship with Jesus can do for a man and his marriage. He doesn't need to trick or entice any of us to participate in his classes. If you've ever tried to get into one of his classes you would know it's nearly impossible. They are filled up way into next year. Therefore, you can safely take his words at face value without wondering if there is an underlying agenda. Enjoy your teachings and videos John. Keep up the fantastic work!

@filster1934

4 жыл бұрын

@Blake Terry HA!!! Yep, Army Rangers with multiple tours normally are hacks..........

As a fairly new gun owner. I progressed alot in my skills by watching 3 of your videos. Thank you so much!

@rustinfox6762

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah get it!

@kairol.4726

Жыл бұрын

give us the update! how's the gun life been?

I appreciate your discipline of always making sure it’s empty. It’s never enough.

3:16 what a fantastic illustration of the effect of the technique. What a great teacher.

@THEfamouspolka

5 жыл бұрын

Would that then be... Wait for it... John 3:16?

I appreciate you bringing all this content on your channel free of charge. I look forward to a class or two in the future either there or in Camden. Thanks for you and your family's sacrifices and service on behalf of my family and the country. It has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. We are humbled.

@snakewhisperer2010

7 жыл бұрын

YES!

@dougwhite6407

7 жыл бұрын

Well said...

Like South America and Africa? So, this is the Pangea Grip?

@WarriorPoetSociety

7 жыл бұрын

+Tom Olofsson I dunno, kinda has a nice ring to it right?!

@YZFoFittie

7 жыл бұрын

Dammit, beat me to it!

@davidkoth3121

5 жыл бұрын

One grip for all

@ShadeSlayer1911

5 жыл бұрын

United States of Grip.

@GaveMeGrace1

5 жыл бұрын

One grip to bring them (hands and pistol) together...

Out of all the videos and people I've talked to and shot with.. I've learned, without a single doubt 100 times more VALUABLE and truly USEFUL information from your videos then any flat range instructor has ever given me the time of day over.

That first demo was me about 9 years ago lol. This was a thorough but simple explanation.

@WarriorPoetSociety

7 жыл бұрын

thanks Chance! Yeah, the grip is well-known and established. I'm aiming for those who haven't been subjected to it yet

Thanks again John. This really helped my wife. She benefits greatly from your clarity, articulation and examples and we love watching your channel together. We appreciate that you've dedicated your life to keeping families safe.

This was the best tutorial on proper grip that I've ever seen, and your economy with time in presenting it was impressive. I see many at the range writing off muzzle flip and recoil as unpleasant gun dynamics when it's really bent arms and low bracing hand placement. Kudos!

I’ve been using this for about 3 years now I enjoy it and super comfortable. I teach others this grip now

Man I swear, I watch these videos, then I dry practice and when I go to the range, it’s like night and day, so much better and have more fun doing it. Thank you 👍

Tip: I watch these videos while actually AT the range so I can practice these techniques in real time. Edit: changed protip to just tip. Because I'm not a pro, and I just wanna leave the tip.

@timothyripley4175

4 жыл бұрын

Haha so you're one of those guys taking up time by looking at your phone instead of shooting

@savage_the_wild

4 жыл бұрын

Tier 1 gold tip: I watch Papa Poet videos while eating snacks to better fuel my tactical basement comments

@cameronoquinn94

4 жыл бұрын

@@timothyripley4175 If buy 2 hours, they're my two hours. Besides theres never been a capacity problem at my home range. So I dont have to be that guy.

@cameronoquinn94

4 жыл бұрын

@@savage_the_wild you're clearly on another level man. Good stuff. XD

@timothyripley4175

4 жыл бұрын

@@cameronoquinn94 I've stopped going to my ranges because people there were more focused on taking pics or vids. All them have 1 hour lanes and usually waiting. It's just funny cuz to me because watching then at the range isn't really a pro tip

Awesome thanks! Had to grab a gun and check my support side grip. I've never seen it explained that way, excellent video!

Mate, you're amazing. I don't usually comment on KZread. I had an assessment today, wasn't doing well yesterday during practice. I was stressing about it. Watched your video last night and made the adjustment in my grip, I smashed it today. Thanks a ton. I've subscribed to your channel. Thanks once again.

I’m so glad I found your channel, I served from 02 to 06 but hadn’t touched a weapon since. I recently utilized my 2A right and purchased my first handgun. Mostly going off of most likely outdated and fuzzy military training your videos have been very helpful. Thank you for taking time to be thorough and clear in your pro tips.

Thanks I watched this video Thursday practiced the thumbs forward and all. And I instantly noticed after 70 rounds I got all with the numbers on the ccw chart or similar target the upper torso target at 7 yards . So I would have passed qualified at the 7 yards. Thanks so much. I turned on my buddies to this video and your channel I subscribed also By the way nice apologetics on the God and guns videos

Holy crap John!! That buzzer, turn and shoot just motivated me!! And slightly rustled my jimmies, cant wait to take your NV class

My brotha. Please keep up ALL of the content you’ve been releasing it’s outstanding and very much appreciated.

I’ve watched numerous videos on grip by top trainers... this is among the best! Thanks!

Best grip advice I've seen really. I've not seen anyone mention that about the wrist before. Game changer!

This channel is bad ass

@WarriorPoetSociety

7 жыл бұрын

thanks bro - it's at least improving

@tobyh3681

7 жыл бұрын

+John Lovell yes it is cause I just subbed ; )

I've looked at tons of videos and read dozens of articles, but never really "got" how hard to grip with my support hand, how high up, far back, etc. It wasn't terrible. I got the fundamentals of being high up on the pistol with a firm grip, strong support hand, thumbs forward, but something was missing. The way you broke down the support hand part in this video made it finally click for me. I dry fired hundreds of times with that new knowledge and finally took that skill to the range today. Compared with my last range session, my groups got noticeably tighter and my recoil management was much better. I also made some good progress on my shot anticipation by focusing on tracking the front during recoil which was made much easier with this grip. Thanks a million, John!

So awesome to see instructional videos that aren’t regurgitating other teachers’ methods. Great stuff, I learned a lot

This is the best description of the two hand technique I've seen on KZread. Thank you for your instruction

4 years later and this is still the best instruction on grip I’ve seen. Thanks!

Paul Harrel and John Lovell, match in heaven when it comes to learning firearms.

@titanscerw

4 жыл бұрын

Harrel sux, mate go Primary&Secondary to reach quality and objectively superior content, John works with guys from there too, Harrel seriously is half good advice, half fudd, I personaly prefer not to have to sift through bs in this type of themes, like selfdef etc. Also Harrels viewers act like fanatical cultists on several occasions.

@doughboy5840

4 жыл бұрын

titanscerw Harrel is good at what he does so is John Lovell John Corria from Active Self Protection and Dan The FireArms Guy

I appreciate the explanation of the mechanics that you incorporate. I have always found it easier to remember "what" I was supposed to do if I understood "why" I was supposed to do it.

You know going back through all these and wow I'm learning so much more this time around.

Excellent training techniques! One of the very best channels on KZread.

I really enjoy your videos! Funny and informative! Even though I've been through a lot of the training before when I was in the military, I always see something in your videos that re-iterates things I've learned or they just bring back good and sometimes tough memories. So, thank you for that. Keep up the great work.

I love watching your videos!!! Gets me excited to learn and better myself. Thank you!!!!!

The grip may be established but your demonstration and explanation is authentically yours and unique. Thanks for sharing your version John!

Tried this for the first time last night and saw good results. Thank you! Look forward to improving further...

You and this channel got me into my first pistol ever. I like the thumbs forward and elbows rolled in more than anything I have tried before!

Seriously the best tutorial on gripping that I've seen. Thanks for this!

Great video! My grip is something I constantly struggle with. I'm looking forward to this out.

Great video as always, and very helpful details on the supporting hand. Thanks!

I just found your channel recently thanks to James Yeager, but you explain the how's and why's of even the basic things so incredibly well that an advanced shooter or a novice shooter could understand it completely.

You are legitimately one of the best firearms instructors I have come across. Your reaction time in the beginning of the video is ridiculously fast. I cannot imagine getting in to a gun battle with you. I guarantee that you would be able unload a full magazine on target before I was able to get my first shot off. I have alot of practice ahead of me.

John, I have been a Police Rangemaster for over 20 years . Your explanation and ability to break down the ergonomics and physics of the how and why of grip is beyond anything I seen. I hope you don't mind if I use your explanation in my teaching and I will of course give credit to you ... outstanding video !!!

Best video on grip I’ve seen yet. Good job.

Your counseling works for me like a charm!! Thanks John!! Keep the party ON!!

Just did my CCW class in California. They showed this video. Great video.

You are invaluable for safety and training. Watching your videos!!!

New gun owner here. I love the demonstrations in this video. I took my permit class over a year ago and recently got my permit and a firearm, and this video provided a completely different but extremely well-taken explanation on proper pistol grip.

John, we have never met and I have not seen this video before today, but this is nearly exactly how I teach grip as well! I am sharing this on my training group page.

New shooter and I'm fighting the low and left deal. I like what you showed us here and in one of your other videos (more recent) you show the push forward that basically tilts the top of the pistol a little to the right. Trying these on my next range visit. Thanks

JOHN THANK YOU!!! I actually took my gun unloaded of course..lol and stood their watching your video fixed my hand grip & foot placement . Went to the shooting range the following day & Applied what I have learned. My shooting improved TREMENDOUSLY... NOW!!! 😎I want to take your classes! Thanks again..

Works like a charm. Instantly took away the “jitters” associated with adrenaline and holding a bad grip! Thanks John!

BAck in the early days of Ipsc, people were teaching this grip. A lot of people got the importance of pressure wrong and were squeezing in with thumbs and interfering with slide operation and causing feed issues. Nice to see you got it right here. The off hand position is about alignment with recoil and not about "grip power"

john you are a great instructor, i cant believe i went this long without finding your channel.

Best instructional video I've ever seen! I really learned something. Thank you.

The method for clearly demonstrating the advantage of the grip using only the support hand was outstanding! Helping make me a better instructor. Much appreciated. NVCFI#293

Great stuff! Thanks John and JT!

Such great information in this old video, but it’s the backdrop that blows my hair back! Yay for that!

I’m learning to shoot with my CZ SP-01. I love your videos.

Best channel on the net. Hands down.

so professional with the comments and explanations,great i love it .

Thank you for this video. Any other video just didn't seem to work for me until I stumbled across your videos. Appreciate the lessons!

A coworker of mine showed me the thumbs forward grip and my accuracy improved dramatically! I think with your information and more practice I will be so much better!!!

Wow. Loving your videos big time. Extremely well done and informative!

Very informative. I understood before how to properly grip a pistol, but I did not know why. Knowing why is very important, thank you for the information

I've never heard it explained quite like that. Very good, John. I'm going to borrow that explanation.

After years of being a certified KZread firearms expert, this is the most informative video on gripping a pistol effectively and why we do so.

one of the best channels on KZread

I have to say there are some things in some of your videos I dont agree with and "that's ok" but even though I don't agree it's still eye opening. And I really have a lot of admiration for you putting some of your training content up for new and experienced shooters. I'm honestly shocked you dont have a bigger following. I also like the fact that the channel is based around firearms defense but goes into much broader topics and some even unrelated. The world needs more ppl preaching firearms, proven tactics, and old fashioned ways. Keep up the content even if the internet doesn't agree!

Wow, the difference between the grips is stark. Thanks for making the video.

Love your videos John. Thanks!

I've never really had a problem in hitting my target. I have had a problem doing so with any kind of urgency. This will help a lot. Thanks!

This is Awesome Technical handcrip for the pistol and the pister....... Thanks so much, Sir

That is great advice! you have made me a way better shooter just with this video and your trigger control video! Great advice man!

Thank you for this video, tried it on my Glock and CZ and you are right made my shooting more comfortable and better.

Outstanding instructions for better pistol accuracy. Thanks for posting.

Still one of the best grip videos on youtube today!

i would love to take a class if i ever find myself in Georgia and you seem like a very fun and insightful teacher.. you have another sub for sure

great video, improved my pistol shooting right away

Very good video! I never seen anybody explain it like you did. Simple and easy to understand and totally made sense!

Learned more here than a ton of videos I've watched in the past!

I am really enjoying this channel. The tack you're taking regarding firearms instruction and preparedness is unique and appreciated. I have subscribed to two You Tube channels in my life, this one and Alpha & Omega Ministries. I've been firing handguns for near fifteen years and nobody has ever explained grip technique to me as clearly and logically. Great job sir, keep up the good work. I'll be looking to take a rifle class from you as soon as I can afford it! Blessings.

@WarriorPoetSociety

6 жыл бұрын

+arkdweller22 thanks!! Good to have you

Thank you for the instructions I watched part 1 and 2 and I knew I was missing something and watching this really helped

I learn so much from your videos. I love the philosophical video a lot too.

This is one of the best videos on youtube about handgun grip.

Great tips, thanks. Best regards from city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I am watching this over and over. Foundation information.

Always learning. Great video...

Thank you! Looks worthy to practice. Excellent demonstration of how, what, and why.

Boy, did I just get a bunch of good info from this one. Thank, John!

The vibe I'm getting: If Jack Reacher and Vincent from Collateral are brothers who has a younger brother who has a KZread channel. So yea I subbed.

@WarriorPoetSociety

7 жыл бұрын

+BluntedAssasin27 haha 😂

@mikepetersen9887

6 жыл бұрын

BluntedAssasin27 collateral was fckingreat

I've been using the classic Weaver grip my entire life. It's been _very_ difficult to overcome that muscle memory, but after watching this demonstration I now understand that I _have_ to do it.

Thank you for all you do.

Very informative. Spreading your word sir! Thanks to everyone.

This is Great!! Your video instruction has improved my shooting 100%. Thanks a Ton!

Excellent tutorial

Fantastic lesson !

Excellent tutorial.

Thank you so much for all of your videos. They are very helpful!

I love your videos, they have been incredibly helpful.

Wish I had you as my small arms instructor, your so engaged and thorough in your training sessions. You could definetely be a buds instructor. I've seen worse that just like to yell as close to your face as possible so they know your wrong but not explain much of a more correct way. Some definitely get a little too obsessed and excited by degrading young men. Like they say though, first you have to be nothing to become something. Break you, then remold you into a "punisher". Great work man!